Dr. Sharath Sasidharan, Associate Professor

What do you want students in your courses to learn? What is the learning outcome or objective?

An understanding and appreciation of the role of technology in today’s knowledge-driven economy is paramount to any business professional. This course empowers managers with the knowledge required to efficiently and effectively utilize transformative information technologies in their work environments and help align technology policies with organizational objectives. Apart from imparting high-level theoretical knowledge that goes beyond current information technology artifacts such that it is relevant over the long term, this course enables students to develop broader analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of technology-enabled work environments. What advice would you give to those considering this online MBA program? An online MBA degree from BGSU will provide you with a flexible, affordable and top-notch credential that can elevate your career to the next level and beyond. Crafted and delivered by faculty with academic as well as industry expertise, you can look forward to a re-energizing educational experience that can make a real difference in your professional career.

What is the value of an MBA?

The MBA program can be a valuable tool in furthering your career and improving your earning potential. Recent surveys have indicated that starting salaries for MBAs in the U.S. are at their highest ever, commanding a considerable premium over comparable graduate degrees (newscenter.gmac.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mba-salaries-us-highest-record). For working professionals, salaries increases have been considerable even in traditionally low-paying industries, with some sectors reporting salary raises in excess of 60% (poetsandquants.com/2019/03/22/where-mbas-make-the-largest-salary-leaps/). Apart from these tangible monetary benefits, the MBA program can contribute to your growth as a person, in both your work and social life—increased self-confidence, better analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, improved communication and time-management skills, enhanced social capital and credibility, and an expanded worldview.